Quant E-Sportlimousine Approved for Road Trials
The future of electric motoring has the green light for testing in real-world traffic scenarios.
The Quant e-Sportlimousine, which was unveiled earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show, has been approved for real-world testing by the German TÜV safety body. The German company is using what it calls “nanoFLOWCELL” to power the Quant e-Sportlimousine which are essentially flow cells that combine the characteristics of traditional batteries with fuel cells. With electrolyte fluid circulating around two cells mounted side-by-side, electrons pass through a membrane between the two cells, generating an electrical current that is used to power the vehicle.
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According to the company, the e-Sportlimousine has a torque output of “four times” 2,138 lb-ft and is capable of accelerating to 62 mph from a standstill in a mere 2.8 seconds. It is also capable of going “over” 217 mph and Quant is adamant of the advantages of its technology stating that not only energy density is a plus but the flow cell equivalent weight to a lithium-ion battery has five times the performance.
When equipped with a 120-kWh flow cell, Quant is claiming a range of 372 miles or more, which actually puts it on par with the Tesla Model S with a 85-kWh battery that gets an EPA-rated 265 miles.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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